Stone smells like ....

Linda and I took a trip out to the construction site this afternoon to check on the progress and they were busy!  There was semi after semi of stone being hauled in and leveled.  Again, pictures did not do any justice so I took another short video.  I learned something new while on the site thanks to Nick (aka digger operator).  I could not figure out what the rotten smell was we seemed to be standing in the middle of.  According to Nick it was the stone.  Pew!  

"Digger" and "dozer"

I know some of you will find this silly however, I was totally facinated this morning when I went to take progress pictures.  Tri-City Groundbreakers were there scraping top-soil and working on the site.  They use GPS to know exactly where to dig and how deep.  I could have stayed for hours to watch!  I took a short video because the photos were just not getting the point across (at least in my mind).  Enjoy the show!

It takes a community to build a branch and ours sure is a great one!  Thank you to all of our new neighbors who came out to support us at our groundbreaking last week.  There are so many people to thank I sure hope I do not miss anyone.  COPOCO CCU Membership, Board of Directors, Building Committee, Supervisor Team and Staff, Gerace Construction & Design Group, Inc., 7-11(Bangor & Wilder), 989 Design, AKT Peerless Environmental Services, Bay Future, Inc., Cindrich, Mahalak & Co., P.C., Essexville Electric, F.P. Horak, Heiden Consulting, Lee Tent, McQueen Financial Advisors, Monitor Township, Monitor Township DDA, RJ Recordings, Smillie Plumbing & Heating Inc., Straits Corporation, Trademark Commercial Group, Tri-City Groundbreakers and Weber Landscaping & Design.  Wow! 

Groundbreaking eve

A construction blog - here we go!  This is all so new to me so please be patient while I figure this out. A month ago I found out I would have the honor of being the branch manager of our newest location.  The last four weeks have flown by.  We have been meeting with contractors, getting quotes and planning the groundbreaking ceremony. 

Last Tuesday I went out to the property and was so excited to see the sign had been put up.  This is really happening.  Today the curbs were cut for the driveways and the tent is up for tomorrows ceremonies.  In a few short hours the shovels and hard hats will be in place and our staff will finally get to see the sketches!  I can't wait!  Let's hope for no rain and comfortable temperatures.